GJC: A School with a Heart

(A Virtual Tour)

Most people believe that a man's education bears a significant influence over the course
of his life. The place where he discovered, learned, and experienced many things has certainly
shaped him into who he is today.
For that reason, this specific place located in Vallarta St. continuously strives to be an
institution that provides the highest quality education to its students. A school that has remained
strong and steadfast amidst all the changes and challenges. A well-founded institution that has
been a glimmer of hope to the people of San Isidro and nearby towns for 77 years— the
General de Jesus College.
With excellence as one of its core values, General de Jesus College continually strives to
maintain quality education and service to its clientele.
Allow us to give you a tour inside GJC, where students are turned into productive and
competent citizens.
As you enter the gate of GJC, you will be warmly welcomed by the guards. To ensure
everyone's safety, health and safety protocols are strictly implemented. Once you go inside, the
first room you will see is the office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Currently, the
Vice President for Academic Affairs is Dr. Ma. Cristina D. Ravela.
Beside the said office, you will see the work room of our President, Mr. Jeffrey P.
Franco. This is the place where discussions and collaboration with school officials, faculty, staff,
as well as students take place.
As you walk in front of these offices, you will see a wall of GJC's history, and its notable
achievements throughout the years. Displayed on the hallway are the Philosophy, Vision, and
Mission of the school, the institutional objectives, and the Organizational chart positioned at the
center.
Just a few steps from the Administration Building is the Paz Mendez Hall where the
offices of the High School Principal, Dr. Arlene S. Garcia and the Assistant High School
Principal, Dr. Julieta P. Galang, are located. In front of the Mendez Hall are offices of some of
the school officials starting with the Marketing Department Office, manned by the school's
marketing manager, Ms. Cindy F. Cruz. Alongside this is the High School department heads'
office. There we can find the head of the MAPEH Department, Mr. Jessie Castañeda, head of the
English Department, Ms. Robel Joy Ko, head of the Mathematics Department, Ms. Rosenia S.
Pascual, head of the Filipino Department, Ms. Leilani Castro, head of the TLE Department, Ms.
Maritess Cheung, and the head of the Science Department, Mr. Ronnie N. Samonte. Along these
rooms is the Human Resource Office with Mr. Adrian V Abon, the Human Resource Department
Manager. Side by side with it is our Data Privacy Officer's Office where you can find Mr.
Antonio Delgado. Going further, you will find the High School Guidance Office with our High
School Guidance Counselor, Mrs Maricel A Lagman, the Discipline Office with our Discipline
Coordinator, Dr. Josephine N. Samonte, and of course, the High School Department’s Student
Personnel Services with the Head: Ms Avegael O. Fortunato.
On the other side of the Paz Mendez Hall, you will find our quadrangle which serves as a venue
for various school activities. It is surrounded by three other buildings namely Odulio Hall,
Medina Hall, and Paz Mendez Hall 2. These buildings house our junior and senior high school
students. Found on the ground floor of the Odulio Hall is another service provider, the School
Clinic, with the Health Services Personnel, Ms. Ma. Rosario Mallare. The High School Faculty
Room is found on the ground floor of the Paz Mendez Hall 2.
Now, let's proceed to the College Building. The College Department of General de Jesus
College offers vast opportunities to students. The following are the courses we offer: Bachelor of
Elementary Education, Bachelor of Secondary Education, Bachelor of Science in hospitality
Management, bachelor of science in information technology, bachelor of science in business
administration, bachelor of science in accountancy, bachelor of science in accounting
information system, bachelor of science in internal auditing and bachelor of science in
management accounting.
As you take the stairs on the right side, you will see the faculty room of the Accountancy
and Business Administration teachers. Next to it is the office of the head of the Business
Administration Department, Ms. Lorelie D. Alarcon. The BSBA Department currently offers
majorship in Financial Management, Marketing Management, and Human Resource and
Development Management. Sharing the office with her is the Dean of the College of
Accountancy, Mr. Bryan C. Barlis. Our college offers Accountancy, Accounting Information
System, Internal Auditing, and Management Accounting courses.

At the end of the hallway you will find the office of the Dean of the College of
Education, Dr. Bernadette O. Gallardo. The College of Education offers Bachelor of Elementary
Education (BEED) and Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) with specializations in Social
Studies, English, Math and Filipino.
As we go up the stairs, we will find two more offices, and some classrooms on the 3rd
floor. The first room that you’ll see is the Business Simulation Room of the BSBA Department.
Beside it is the Student Personnel Services office. The current head of the College Department’s
SPS Office is Dr. Catherine D. Matias.
Across the SPS Office is the office of the college guidance counselor, Mr. Diosdado N.
Falguisana. He shares office with the school's psychometrician— (______________). The
guidance and counseling office is in charge of most of the seminars/webinars being held for the
students that address concerns, regarding their personal problems and matters that may affect
them. Along the hallway are classrooms.
The BSHM department also holds its classes at the college building. For its laboratory
activities, the department has a mini-mock hotel where students can practice and demonstrate
their skills. Beside it, you will see the office of the Department Head, Ms Shailee Anne T. Dela
Cruz which is located at the ground floor of the college building.
In front of the College building is the College Gymnasium. On its right is a three-storey
building where the pre-elementary and elementary students are nurtured. Also located here is the
office of the Elementary Principal, Mrs. Mary Jane Quiambao.
 Next is the Odulio Hall where you will see the Quality Assurance office of Dr.
Bernadette O. Gallardo. Adjacent to this room is the Online Classroom Laboratory. Next to it is
the Accounting Office. To maintain the health protocols while the students or their parents are
paying tuition fees or enrolling, chairs are arranged in front of the office to enforce social
distancing. Inside the accounting office is the office of the finance manager, Mr. Bryan C. Barlis.
Beside the accounting office is the registrar’s office where planning and administration of
students’ admission is taking place. Currently, the school registrar is Ms. Celia T. Martin.
The BSIT students hold their laboratory classes in the computer rooms located at the
Administration Building. Behind the computer rooms, there is another room specifically for the
IT instructors and of course for the Department head, Mr. Richard Tobias.
The office of the Research Head, Dr. Gina B. Garcia is on the second floor of the Mendez
Hall. In this office, we can see the different research studies done by the students.
The college library is found on the third floor of the Odulio Building. The college library
offers onsite and online services to the students by providing them with the resources they need
Currently, the Chief Librarian is Ms. Annalisa Francisco. The High School Library is in the
Administration Building, with its High School Librarian, Dr. Patricia Talavera.
With its vision of being a leading quality educational institution in Central Luzon, GJC
will continue to produce graduates imbued with discipline, integrity & excellence. Today and in the
future years to come, GJC commits itself to providing only the best for the stakeholders it serves. It will
continue to bring light & hope to all those who aspire to reach their maximum potential & to reach their
dreams . GJC- a school with a heart.